Is the Future Female for Turkish Politics?
The emergence of a new generation of women politicians is inspiring others to run for office.
5 Jun 25
Turkey
Breaking In, Holding On: the Women Reporters of Ankara
In a tough media landscape, parliamentary politics is a rare female stronghold– but equality remains elusive.
2 May 25
Turkey’s Earthquake Survivors Mark Another Difficult Eid
Two years later, many still live in temporary housing and struggle with the disaster’s physical and emotional consequences.
15 Apr 25
Surviving as a Single Woman in Turkey
Living alone in a conservative country with high rates of violence against women comes with its own struggles.
4 Mar 25
Syrians in Turkey Want to Go Home – But How?
Despite jubilation over the fall of the Assad regime, many refugees fear the uncertainty of return to a war-ravaged country.
13 Feb 25
For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?
Many campaigners argue that the mandatory surname change after marriage is evidence of institutionalised discrimination.
10 Jan 25
Turkey: “Media Can Show Solutions”
How newsrooms need to organise to boost gender equality.
28 Nov 24
How Women Market Traders are Revitalising Village Life in Izmir
Female entrepreneurship has boosted the local economy and is passing cultural heritage to future generations.
17 Nov 23
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
17 Nov 23
The New Wave of Female Stand-ups
Despite the sexist attitudes faced by women who take up comedy, a growing number are fighting back.
17 Nov 23
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